DISCLAMIER: I do not own any of these characters.

After the evening prayers I sat down in an arm-chair as far away from Felicity and her group. In my hands I held a copy of "Lucy in Danger". This book was my saver and it gave me a beacon of hope that I somehow someday I would escape my unpleasant and tiresome fate. The book was a getaway from the dull reality I lived in. Even if it was just for a moment it held so much meaning to me.

Loud ringing laughter from Felicity's tent echoed together with the humming voices from the other girls in the parlor. Felicity and her group were one of the reason I hated my life. They had been bullining me ever since I arrived to the boarding school. They would always speak loudly about the tea parties and dinner invitations they'd receive, only to remind me that I would never experience something like tea parties or fancy dinners.

I was sent to this boarding school after my mother had died. The only ones left of my family that I knew of, were my rich cousins. Yet they didn't want to take me into their house as a loving family member would have done. Instead they sent here so I would be come of age and become their children's governess. So I'm alone in this world. But perhaps it would not remain so, at least for a while. Before the evening prayers I overheard Felicity and her group talking about a new girl, who was going to start in the school.

"Have you heard about the new girl, coming to us?" Felicity said with excitement in her voice. It certainly would be exciting since nothing exciting ever happens at the boarding school.

"Apparently she had lived her entire life in India." Pippa said while playing with her perfect curls.

"Oh dear, I would not bear the heat. It would be too much for me." Felicity dramatically said and all the other girls agreed and nodded.

I got excited at the very thought of a new girl. The new girl would mean a new chance for me to finally have a friend. Someone who wouldn't mock me.

But then again, why settle with boring, poor and plain Ann when you could befriend Felicity, the charming leader who is witty and beautiful. I'm too different, too plain, and too poor. I will never fit in their perfect world, I thought and lowered my head.

Mrs. Nigthwing interrupts my thoughts with her voice: "Time for bed, girls."

I got up from the armchair slowly so Felicity and her group went ahead of me. It's always best for me to avoid them at all cost. You would never know what next figment they would come up with.

Before I fell asleep my thoughts returned to the new girl. But what if she really would become my friend? Maybe...I thought and slumbered into sleep.

So this is my first fan fiction ever! I hoped you enjoyed it and if you think there's something I can improve, just tell me!